General & Miscellaneous Maths Sites

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Huge video library of maths tutorials, including algebra, fractions, area, triangles, probability and so many other topics. You can even download the video to use offline.

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sumdog.comA great site for learning maths with competitive flash games against the computer, the class or the world. Signing up is quick, ease and free. I’ve just signed up over 200 children in 15 minutes! A must have for Primary Schools.
mangahigh.comA fantastic maths games website which has games designed to practise particular skills in maths. There’s blasting robots for the boys and picking flowers for the girls… or vice versa. Signing up is not necessary to play most games. But a free sign up is available for more features.
mathsonline.co.uk/nonmembers/gamesroom/
transform/postshape.html
A game where students can practise their coordinates by moving shapes to fit in the correct space and using rotation, translation and reflection.
mathsonline.co.uk/nonmembers/gamesroom/
bugs/wspcent1.html
Create a percentage of money worksheet. The sheets can be customised by choosing levels of difficulty. Note that only the answer screen is shown on the screen, but when you print you will get both the question and answer sheets.
mathsonline.co.uk/nonmembers/gamesroom/bugs/wspcent2.htmlCreate a ‘out of’ percentages worksheet with simple numbers. Note that only the answer screen is shown on the screen, but when you print you will get both the question and answer sheets.
mathsonline.co.uk/nonmembers/gamesroom/stick/stick.htmlGame of finding the number along a number line. You can customise the line with which ever numbers you wish.
themathworksheetsite.comSome great free maths worksheets on this ‘paid for’ site. Additional resources can be found when you press the ‘preview’ link.
glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/mathematics/ebook_assets/vmf/VMF-Interface.htmlA clever maths resource for interactive whiteboards with lots of tools such as a protractor, stopwatch and lots of scenes to add as a background.
pil-network.com/Resources/Tools/Details/
852875ce-b376-4b49-8f79-41c5cd75b067
Make maths worksheets with this tool from Microsoft. Just write one example question and the program will generate more questions of the same type and even provide an answer sheet.
mathfactcafe.comA good maths website from the US with online questions, worksheets and factsheets on a range of numeracy topics.
counton.org/games/mathfighterShoot the maths question which matching the answer on your plane. Combine maths and shooting things. Great.
e-beam.com/fileadmin/user_upload/misc_images/Flash_Tools/compass.swfA large four point compass for maths lessons.
e-beam.com/fileadmin/user_upload/misc_images/Flash_Tools/dice.swfVirtually roll one or two 6-sided dice. Great for maths lessons.
e-beam.com/fileadmin/user_upload/misc_images/
Flash_Tools/randomnumber.swf
A large whiteboard random number generator.
mhschool.com/math/2009/ca/assets/factdash.htmlPractice the 4 number operations with this great resource.
transum.org/Software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/index.htmGet a new maths starter puzzles everyday and get your children ready to learn.
sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/
number.swf
A great game where you have to get to a target number by choosing a string of + numbers.
zoopz.com/zoopz/zoopz2.htmlA collection a fun flash Maths and logic games.
communication4all.co.uk/http/NumeracyNew.htmA great collection of downloadable, printable and playable maths resources, plus some good links to other maths resources from other sites.
dice.miniwebapps.netRoll one – four virtual dice with this clever tool from Mini Web Apps.
eduplace.com/kids/hmm
eduplace.com/kids/mthexp
The two site of the kids maths section of the Eduplace website is a great place to find maths games for Primary age children.
numbernut.com/index.htmlNumber Nut is a superb general maths site, full of games and fun. No sign in required.
sheppardsoftware.com/math.htmA great collection of maths games and activities from Sheppard Software. [Be aware – Contains advertising]
neave.com/fractalA great resource for looking at fractals.
wolframalpha.comA maths search engine which can solve equations and other maths and logic problems.
hellam.net/maths2000/100square.htmlAn interactive 100 number square. Great for whiteboards.
hoodamath.comA superb primary maths website with games, worksheet, tutorials and videos.
compare4kids.co.uk/maths.phpA superb set of links to maths resources from around the web.
teacherled.com/resources/negnumberline/negnumlineload.htmlA good -50 to +50 number line flash-based resource that you can draw on.
teacherled.com/resources/dials/dialsload.htmlA superb resource to practise reading scales, dials and measures.
teacherled.com/resources/readingscales/scalesload.htmlA great resource to practise reading scales, dials and measures.
teacherled.com/resources/rainbowmulti/rainbowload.htmlA colourful and useful multiplication resource for whiteboards.
teacherled.com/resources/functionmachine/functionmachineload.htmlA clever animated flash-based function machine for whiteboards.
mothmatic.comIf you’ve ever wanted to play insect themed maths games, here’s your chance. Joking aside, the games are good.
teacherled.com/resources/cellphone/cellphoneload.htmlA whiteboard resource for teaching area and percentage.
teacherled.com/resources/dice/diceload.htmlA great whiteboard resource that lets you roll up to 3 dice at a time.
geogebra.orgA free download to teach secondary school maths and beyond in geometry, algebra and more.
transum.org/software/SWA great collection of maths resources for whiteboards.
ptolemy.co.uk/?page_id=256A great multi-use resource for younger children with cute animated shape characters for sorting, making bar, pie charts and probability.
subtangent.com/maths/index.phpA collection of all types of maths resources from pdf worksheets to flash based games.
aplusmath.comA basic looking site with some great maths resources, such as a collection of java games and a time saving worksheet generator.
oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/ghostblasters2/gb2nores.htmlPlay Ghost Blasters 2 on your whiteboard or computer for a fun way to practise number bonds.
schooltimegames.com/Mathematics/
BrainMachine.html
A great maths game where players choose numbers from the grid to answer x + – or ÷· questions.
resources.oswego.org/games/mathmagician/cathymath.htmlA collection of online maths resources covering the four operations.
mathsframe.co.uk/resources/Column_Subtraction.aspxA great flash based subtraction whiteboard resource. Learn and practise column subtraction.
mathsmaster.orgA great maths video tutorial site that covers all the basics. Great to use for extra support or home study guides.
mathsframe.co.uk/resources/Number_Facts_Beat_The_Clock.aspxA great flash whiteboard resource that lets children practise knowledge of number facts with the x + – or ÷ problems.
mathsframe.co.uk/resources/Number_Bonds.aspxA lovely number bonds and addition resource for whiteboards.
mathsframe.co.uk/cardgame.swfPlay a good pairs matching games with x + – ÷· and measurements.
mathsframe.co.uk/Partition3.swfShow how to partition numbers with this great flash-based whiteboard resource.
csfsoftware.co.uk/Countdown/NosGame.exeDownload a great piece of software based on the numbers game from TV’s Countdown. [Be aware – Download will begin when link is clicked]
csfsoftware.co.uk/TQQsPRO/TenQQp.exeA superb downloadable program which practises timed mental maths by flashing up maths problems from across the curriculum. [Be aware – Download will begin when link is clicked]
arcademicskillbuilders.com/games/mathA superb collection of beautifully made maths games. Play against the computer or friends via the web. You can even customise the questions. A must try site.
oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/RndGenerator/rndnogen.htmlGenerate a random number within a range with this clever whiteboard tool.
helpingwithmath.comA superb general maths site. Lots of resources including games.
kidsnumbers.comA great general maths resource site with games, worksheets and ideas.
random.orgWorried that your teaching is a bit random? This site has a collection of maths resources about randomness.
nrich.maths.org/publicNrich is a vast maths site with great interactive games and resources for young children right up to college mathematicians.
kidsnumbers.comA great general purpose maths site with games, whiteboard resources, worksheets and links.
abcya.com/math_facts_game.htmAnswer maths questions on x + – and ÷· to win the chance to shoot at the basketball hoop.
freeteacher.co.uk/default.htmA great simple maths site with lots of x + – ÷·, time and money quiz questions.
illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=205A easy, but rich maths paper/worksheet maker. Once designed, you can download it as a JPEG or PDF.
learningclip.co.uk/freelearningclips.aspxThese are great free maths flash resources on an otherwise subscription site. Register free to access.
oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Powerlines/powerlines1.html
oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Powerlines/powerlines2.html
oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Powerlines/powerlines3.html
Three classic and widely used adding games. Make the lines add up to the total.
puzzlemania.org.ukA great resource with lots of well made logic and maths puzzle for children.
mathsduck.co.ukA superb site with lots and fun maths games on a wide range of topics across the maths curriculum.
mathplayground.com/SpirographMath.htmlMake amazing mathematical patterns with this online version of Spirograph.
everydaymath.com/EM_eToolkit_Demo/eTools_v1.htmlA site with superb maths whiteboard software with great tools and features.
pstom.comA wonderful site for teachers, students and parents with virtual maths classes, problems to solve and a ‘ask a maths question section’.
abcya.com/ascending_number_order.htmA good maths game where players must click on the slowly moving and spinning numbers positive and negative numbers in ascending order.
whizz.comA good general maths games and activity site. Students’ accounts are free.
bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks1/maths/dice/index.htmA site with virtual Dice. Choose a die with 6, 8, 10 or 12 sides. You can customise the dice with text and using wingdings font allows you to have pictures. Great for many activities.
teachingimage.comA simple looking site with a large collection of ready made maths worksheets with answers for many different areas of the maths curriculum.
statisticsonline.org/subtangent/mathionaire.swfA great maths version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Children choose from four choices and can phone a virtual friend and ask a virtual audience.
nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_326_g_1_t_1.htmlA useful maths puzzle where players complete the pattern by finding the difference between two numbers.
amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/mentalmachine2.htmlA mental maths quiz which randomises each time with new numbers to keep them on their toes.
learnalberta.ca/content/me5l/html/math5.htmlAn amazing, vast and well made maths site with interactive animated lessons on every area of the primary curriculum. Make sure you check out the glossary section for a superb interactive maths dictionary. A must try site!
ictgames.com/numberFactsBingo/index.htmlA site that provides ready-made printable bingo cards and a whiteboard resource that generates random number facts questions.
dicesimulator.comA simple virtual dice simulator. Roll up to six 6-sided dice at once.
studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/math/index.htmA superb collection of maths study guides, quizzes, games and activities for every area of the maths curriculum. A must for any maths teacher.
learnalberta.ca/content/mejhm/index.html?l=0A great general maths site with lots of tutorials, activities and games which will help your students at school and at home.
amathsdictionaryforkids.com/dictionary.htmlA truly amazing flash based interactive and animated maths dictionary. The entries are clear and the explanations are well written that they are almost a lesson in themselves. A must for any maths teacher.
mathworksheetwizard.comMake thousands of printable maths worksheets on many areas of the curriculum, such as basic calculations with + – x ÷, time, measure and money.
curriculumbits.com/prodimages/details/maths/mat0005.htmlA great set of dice. Choose from one, two or three six-sided dice. You can also get one with + or – with one normal die.
gymnasiumforbrain.comA maths and thinking skills site with hundreds of word puzzles to ponder over. Perfect for lesson warm ups and improving mental maths.
mhschool.com/math/mathtoolchest/mtc_onlineA nice collection of online maths tools, including a colour spinner, coin thrower, graph & chart tools, fractions illustrator and many more.
learnalberta.ca/content/mesg/html/math6web/index.html?page=lessonsA great set of maths animated lessons on topics across the curriculum, including area, equations, ratio, probability and a whole lot more.
abc.net.au/countusin/default.htmA collection of 15 games for younger learners about various maths topics.
mathplayground.com/ThinkingBlocks/thinking_blocks_modeling%20_tool.htmlGreat multipurpose maths thinking blocks. Add different colour blocks, change their size and break into fractions. Click the ‘problems’ button and give lots of maths questions to work out with the blocks.
fuelthebrain.com/Game/play.php?ID=69Shoot some hoops and learn some maths with this lovely maths game for practising addition, subtraction and multiplication at two different levels.
amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/fracto.htmlA good fractions resource where you input the numerator and denominator and you get the decimal equivalent.
resources.oswego.org/games/mathmagician/maths1.htmlA good whiteboard resource for practising the four operations. Choose from two difficulty levels and to practise mixed or a single operation.
fuelthebrain.com/Game/play.php?ID=280Practise near doubles, addition and subtraction with this good worm themed maths game.
thinkingblocks.com/index.htmlA good collection of maths questions and visual blocks to solve them. Topics include addition, multiplication, fractions and ratios.
curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/countmein/children.htmlA site full of good maths resources and tools to use in the classroom.
math-drills.comA superb site to find a vast collection of maths worksheets for the whole of the curriculum. Answer keys are supplied for easy marking.
mathopolis.comA superb place to find games and questions for the whole of the maths curriculum. Join for free to track progress or just play the games.
mathapprentice.comA superb set of maths games and activities on topics across the maths curriculum. Guide your character around the town exploring buildings and jobs by completing maths tasks.
mathsisfun.comA simple site with well written explanations, examples worksheets and games of maths topics from across the curriculum.
math-aids.comA large maths worksheet site where you can create sheets for a range of primary and secondary topics. [Be aware – site contains advertising and pop-ups]
fuelthebrain.com/Game/play.php?ID=2A flash-based maths pairs game where players must match questions with answers.
joytube.com/bankers-deal/bankersdeal.swfA well made flash version of the TV show ‘Deal or No Deal’ with lot of maths possibilities, such as comparing large numbers, place value or probability.
seemath.comFind a collection of maths animations that are great as an introduction to a topic and for home study.
vectorkids.com/vkVariableMathHS.swfAn interesting maths site where players must find the value of X in problem using multiplication, division, addition or subtraction.
www2.stetson.edu/~efriedma/mathpuzzle.htmlA great set of maths puzzles to try out in your class.
bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/data/probability/play_popup.shtmlA superb interactive BBC maths video with games about probability.
thirteen.org/get-the-mathAn interesting maths resource which provides ideas, videos and resources for exploring the maths in music, computer games and fashion.
mad4maths.comA superb cartoon based maths site with areas for parents, teachers and kids. Play fun multiplication and time activities.
www-k6.thinkcentral.com/content/hsp/math/hspmath/na/gr3-5/itools_intermediate_9780547274058_/launch.htmlThis is a great set of flash maths resources for your whiteboard. Topics include an interactive number grid, fraction bars and a set of algebra scales.
playkidsgames.com/games/robot/robot.swfA robot themed addition, subtraction, multiplication and division resource for young children.
mathsyear2000.co.uk/games/mathonaire/lifelines05.swfThis is a beautifully made ‘Who wants to be a Millionaire?’ maths game with 5 levels of difficulty to choose from.
mathsnacks.org/media/swf/MonsterBus.swfA fun game which practises maths skills, including number bonds to 10 with decimals by driving the monster bus around the town to take little monsters to school.
mathtv.comA huge collection of maths videos on a wide range of topics. A super resource for older students, but even better to use to brush up on your own maths and teach the lesson yourself.
mathnook.com/math/quickmath.htmlA simple maths game where players must choose + – x or ÷· as quickly as possible to make the calculation correct. Play full screen atmathnook.com/math/games/quickmath.swf
mathnook.com/Flash/gzpreload.htmlAn interesting golf themed maths game where players must click on the correct properties described for the given numbers.
xtramath.orgThis site helps students practise basic maths skills through short online exercises that are intended to be used each day. Teacher can get analysis of progress and more. Signing up a class is quick and easy.
mathsblog.co.ukA fabulous maths blog with a huge catalogue of Primary maths resources, many of these available to download as PDFs.
amathsdictionaryforkids.com/mathsCharts.htmlA great new resource from the creator of amathsdictionaryforkids.com. Download and print beautifully designed and wonderfully useful maths posters on a good range of topics. Your classroom walls will never be the same again.
mathnook.com/math/games/WhichOneRoundsPR.swf
mathnook.com/math/games/WhichOneRounds100PR.swf
mathnook.com/math/games/WhichOneRounds1000PR.swf
A set of maths rounding resources. Choose the correct answer from a choice of four.
mathatube.comA huge index of online maths videos to use in your classroom or for students to use for self study.
numberphile.comI’m no slouch at maths, but this site has taught me lots. See videos of maths theories at the forefront of research presented in an understandable way.
dimensionu.comA collection of maths games and activities to play online and download. The games can be set to a maths subject and age group. Play both single and multi-player games. A free sign up is required to play the full version.
mathmovesu.com/mmu-gamesThis is a superb maths games and activities site. Design an avatar and stroll around and choose what activities you would like to do in a range of maths topics. The games are great and the graphics are well designed and child-friendly.
mathebook.netA great maths site with PDF worksheets and online activities to help students learn a range of maths topics at every stage of their school career.
mathspad.co.ukA great maths site with flash resources, online tests and worksheets on a range of maths topics to print or use on your whiteboard. Many of the resources are free, accessing all of the resources requires a subscription.
ngfl-cymru.org.uk/eng/calendar-page-1.htmGet a new maths question to solve every day of the year with this superb site. It’s great for lesson starters and the answer and explanation can be shown with the click of a button. Search questions for other dates by clicking the link at the bottom of the screen.
compare4kids.co.uk/mental-maths.phpThis is a useful mental maths resource aimed at Year 6 children working towards SATs tests. Get timed questions and a self marking answer sheet.
aplusclick.comThis great maths site has an amazing collection of maths self-marking problem solving questions. Search by age level or topic. This covers both Primary and Secondary levels. Topics include numbers, geometry, algebra, data analysis, probability and more.
youtube.com/user/MathscastsThis is a great YouTube channel with a range of recorded maths lessons aimed at 11-18 year olds. Watch as lessons expertly presented about areas of sectors, probability, simultaneous equations and much more. Check out @mathschallenge for daily maths questions to try out in your class.
kenken.comKenken is a logic puzzle game similar to Sudoku, but players are given + – x or ÷· questions to solve the area and complete the grid. This site has a range puzzles at various complexities and difficulty levels.
mathschamps.co.ukThis site has a great set of maths games that are sorted into different primary age groups. Practise multiplication, more/less than, decimals and much more. No sign in or registration needed.
calculationnation.nctm.orgThis is a superb maths site with flash games on perimeter, area, factors, fraction, multiples and many more. Play against the computer or challenge your friends. A free sign up is required.
dreambox.com/teachertoolsA beautifully designed set of 20+ maths whiteboard resources aimed at primary aged students. There are resources about addition, multiplying fractions, number lines and more.
itunes.apple.com/gb/app/learn-maths-with-beluga/id594402201This is a ‘must try’ maths iPad app. Play fun, useful and beautifully designed games for every numeracy topic. Adding to algebra! The more you play, the more levels that get unlocked.
inkids.com.au/math-champA truly amazing Apple App for learning maths. Download the host or client app to your Apple device and set maths quizzes to complete in real time together in class. The apps communicate through a wireless network or Bluetooth and the host device tracks and keeps all the data for each quiz so you can see where your class need to improve. To set questions you just turn the sections on or off and the app chooses questions from these at random.
flashmaths.co.ukThis is a great maths site with a range of flash activities, games and starters for your lessons. Each activity is fun and beautifully made. Wonderful to use on an interactive whiteboard or for self study.
mindsofmath.com/index2.htmlA fabulous interactive time line iPad app of the men and women who have made innovations to maths. Click on the lines to view information and videos.
mathdisk.comThis is an amazing online maths playground with a huge number of tools to help learn and demonstrate every area of maths. Create animations and even embed videos.
mathbydesign.thinkport.orgA lovely set of online maths problem solving activities. There are lots of levels to choose from and the tasks build in complexity.
wizenworld.comThis is a maths game site which is reminiscent of a Zelda role-playing game. Choose the maths skill to wish to practise and battle through a range of adventures.
photomath.netAn amazing maths Apple, Windows Phone and (soon) Android app which works out equations by taking a photo of them.
prodigygame.comA superb maths game set in a vast magical world, reminiscent of the early Final Fantasy games. Complete the challenges and battle with monsters by answering maths questions. There is a teacher’s dashboard so you can set up and track the progress of your students. Questions are age appropriate and adapt to the ability of the child to keep them moving on.
matific.com/gb/en-gbA superb site and apps full of maths games for primary aged children.
https://www.mathscard.co.ukAn indispensable A-Level maths site and app for learning and revision from Loughborough University.